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Research Interests
My research interests include the development of health behaviour change interventions, which can be applied to improve public health outcomes through illness and disease prevention. I am currently working on the CHOICE (Changing Habits tO Prevent ChIld CariEs) Trial, which aims to assess the effectiveness of the DR-BNI intervention in NHS primary dental care. Using motivational interviewing and BCTs, the intervention promotes positive oral health behaviours within families to prevent the reoccurence of dental caries in high-risk children.
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being -
SDG 4 Quality Education -
SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities
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Collaborations and top research areas from the last five years
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Evaluation of a workshop to develop dental undergraduates' behaviour change conversation knowledge and skills
Edwards, M. L., McKenna, S. & Hussain, M., 22 Aug 2025, (Early online date) In: Journal of the Irish Dental Association.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Parenting intervention for caries prevention – the DR-BNI
Edwards, M., Adair, P., Pine, C., McKenna, S. & McCabe, D., 13 Mar 2024.Research output: Contribution to conference › Other contribution to conference › peer-review
Activities
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Alder Hey Children’s Hospital
McKenna, S. (Advisor)
Feb 2024Activity: Visiting an external institution types › Research and Teaching at External Organisation
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International Association for Dental Research General Session 2024
Edwards, M. (Organiser), Adair, P. (Chair), Pine, C. (Chair) & McKenna, S. (Organiser)
13 Mar 2014Activity: Participating in or organising an event types › Participation in workshop, seminar, course